Best for all Budget Points

There’s a for every budget today. Here are A2010 our best picks Price: Starts @ `4,490 Key Specs • 4.5 inch IPS screen, Android Lollipop 5.0 • 4G support, 1.1 GHz Mediatek MT6582M Quadcore Processor • 5 MP Rear Camera with LED Flash, 2 MP selfie camera - Ashok Pandey, Anuj Sharma • 8 GB ROM, 1 GB RAM, 2000 mAh battery

Pros: Android Lollipop 5.0, 4 LTE support, Decent battery backup Cons: Average camera, low clocked processor Budget Smartphone: (` 4,000 to 10,000) Lenovo A2010 is an entry level smartphone and you can’t really expect much from it. With the average sound and camera quality, this comes with 4G support which makes it a viable choice if connectivity is your priority.

Phicomm Energy 653 (2nd-gen) Price: Starts @ `6,199 Price: `5,455 Key Specs • 5.0 inches IPS LCD (720 x 1280 pixels) ~294ppi Key Specs • 1.2 Quad Core Qualcomm Snapdragon Phicomm Energy • 5 MP primary camera, and 0.3MP front camera 653 is a decent option • 4.5-inchHD IPS scree, Android v5 Lollipop • 210 MSM8909 Processor • 1.2 GHz Qualcomm Snapdragon 200 quad core processor • 1 GB RAM, 8 GB storage (expandable up to 64GB) • 400MHz Adreno 302 GPU, 1 GB RAM • 8 MP rear camera and 2 MP front camera • 8 GB internal memory expandable up to 32 GB and dual SIM • Android 5.1 Lollipop, 2230 mAh battery (GSM+UMTS) • 2390 mAH lithium-ion battery Pros: 4G enabled; Well-priced Cons: Display and front camera could have been better Pros: Good battery life, Android Lollipop out of the box, build quality Cons: Low resolution display , poor camera Phicomm Energy 653 is a decent option for people looking for an affordable smartphone. It runs smoothly Moto E (Gen 2) is an excellent smartphone at this price bracket. The and lasts for more than 10 hours, enabling users to be overall performance of the smartphone is pretty good, however it connected the entire day. disappointed us with average camera.

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Lenovo A7000 Price: starts @ `9,895 Key Specs • 5.5” IPS LCD capacitive HD display (~267ppi) Panasonic Eluga Icon • 1.5 GHZ Octa-core MediaTek CPU, 2 GB RAM Price: Starts @ `9,959 • 8MP rear with LED flash & 5 MP front camera with wide angle lens Key Specs • Android 5.0 Lollipop, 8 GB in-built storage • 5.5-inch HD IPS (1280 x 720 pixels)~320 dpi • Expandable up-to 128 GB, 2900 mAh battery • 1.5 GHz Octa core Mediatek processor, 2 GB RAM, Pros: Good design, lag free multitasking, decent screen, good • 13 MP rear camera, 8 MP front camera audio performance, 4G enabled • 16 GB internal storage and expandable up to 32 GB via microSD card Cons: Tough to use with one hand • Android 4.4 OS, 3500 mAh battery Lenovo A7000 is surely an upgraded version of the A6000. The Pros: Easy user interface, good battery life, Clear audio quality smartphone has a large 5.5 inch sharp HD display, a snappier headphones Octa-core processor coupled with a decent GPU and is also the Cons: Graphic lags while playing heavy games, poor camera, no first smartphone to pack Dolby Atmos surround sound at this back-light on front buttons price point. Panasonic Eluga Icon has a responsive 5.5-inch screen and good battery life, but it disappoints in camera performance, and also comes with older Android version. At this price, smartphones like YU Yureka Plus and Lenovo K3 Note offer better features.

Vivo Y27L (3-in-1) Lenovo K3 Note Price: Starts @ `9,489 Price: Starts @ `9,991 Key Specs Key Specs • 64-bit snapdragon1.2 GHz Quad core processor • 5.5-inch display with an FHD screen(401ppi) • Adreno 306, Android 4.4.4 based, 4.1 inch HD IPS, 1GB RAM • 1.7 GHz Octa-core processor Bottom line • 8 MP rear and 5MP front camera, 2260 mAh battery • Android Lollipop • 16 GB in-built storage, expandable up to 32GB Pros: Good camera, attractive UI, lightweight and sleek • 13 MP main camera, 5 MP front camera Cons: Some lag can be experienced while multitasking • 4G connectivity, dual sim slots, 2900mAh battery Vivo Y27L is a light and sleek smartphone that measures only Pros: Good battery life, vibrant display, slim design, 6.99mm thick, with solid chassis and cool design. Having the 4.7 snappy performance inch HD display with HD resolution (1280 x 720p), it comes with a Cons: No earphones in the box, No Gorilla glass protection good camera and bright display though there is no issue while using the device, yet performance lag can be seen easily while switching After successfully launching Lenovo A6000, A6000 Plus, between apps or games. The mid-range smartphone could be a and A7000, the company has launched yet another good bet if you are looking for a device sleek and compact device, budget smartphone. It is a complete package ware else spend a little more and buy other available options such as configuration and better battery life, which make it the Selfie for the better camera and overall performance. best phone under 10k.

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Micromax Yureka Price: starts @ `11,396 Key Specs • 5.5” IPS LCD capacitive HD display (267ppi) • 1.5GHz Qualcomm Snapdragon 615 chipset, 2 GB RAM 4X • 13 MP rear with LED Flash & 5 MP front camera Price: Starts @ `10,499 • Android 4.4.4 Kitkat OS, Cyanogen OS 12 • 16GB in-built storage, expandable up-to 32 GB, 2500mAh Key Specs • 5.5” IPS LCD capacitive HD display (267ppi) Pros: The best value for money smartphone, nice design, 4G • 1.2GHz quad-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 410 CPU, 2 GB RAM enabled, Cyanogen OS with its customization abilities, loud and • Android 4.4.4 Kitkat clear output speakers, snappy performance • 13 MP rear with LED Flash & 5 MP front camera Cons: Display has a bluish tone and count is not the best • 8 GB in-built storage, expandable up-to 32 GB, 3000 mAh battery (267ppi), available online only

Pros: Sharp HD display, good battery back-up, decent camera Yureka is one of the best smartphones that we have tested in sub Cons: Tad bulky, plasticy build 10K category. This is the first device with Cyanogen OS, which makes it perfect for those who like to experience the full power of An excellent value for money smartphone that is a better Android OS. Moreover, it also gives a tough competition in terms performer than others in this price bracket, like the 2nd of performance to all other contenders in its price bracket and Gen. You can expect great battery life, great display quality, and even some best mid-range smartphones. good camera performance from this phone.

Xiaomi Mi4i Moto G (3rd Gen) Price: starts @ `11,999 Price: Starts @ `10,999, `11,999 for 1GB RAM/ Key Specs • 5” IPS LCD capacitive Full HD display (441ppi) ` 12,999 for 2 GB RAM version • 1.7GHz octa-core 2nd-gen Qualcomm Snapdragon 615 Key Specs 64-bit CPU, 2 GB RAM • 5.0 inches IPS LCD (720 x 1280 pixels) 294ppi • Android 5.0 Lollipop • Quad-core 1.4 GHz processor, 1 /2 GB RAM, 8/16 GB storage • 13 MP rear with LED flash & 5 MP front camera (expandable up to 32GB) • 16 GB in-built storage, non-expandable, 3120 mAh battery • 13 MP rear camera and 5 MP front camera • Android OS v5.1.1 (Lollipop), 2470 mAh battery Pros: Bright and vibrant display, sleek design, good camera Cons: Sluggish performance, heats up frequently, average Pros: Waterproof, good performance, superior features battery back-up Cons: Font camera could have been better, Earphone, are not loud has devised a mid range smartphone with an excellent A mixed package considering other phones in this price segment screen, good camera and nice design. However, unlike such as and Lenovo K3 Note have a better display Xiaomi’s previous offerings, Mi4i fails to impress with the raw and a faster processor. However, they are not water resistant like performance. It heats up and feels sluggish in day to day usage. the Moto G (3rd Gen).

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Budget Smartphone: (` 15,000 to 20,000)

Oppo Mirror 5 Price: Starts @ `13,999 Gionee E Life S7 Key Specs Price: Starts @ `16,799 • 5-inch,IPS LCD display, 960x540 pixels resolution Key Specs • Quad-core 1.2 GHz Cortex-A53 processor, 2 GB RAM, Android 5.1 • 5.2” Super AMOLED capacitive Full HD display (424 ppi) OS • 1.7 GHz octa-core Mediatek MT6752 CPU, 2 GB RAM • 8 MP Rear and 5 MP Front camera • Android 5.0 Lollipop • 16 GB in-built storage and expandable up to 128 GB via microSD • 13 MP rear with LED flash & 8 MP front camera card • 16 GB in-built storage, non- expandable • Dual-SIM: Micro-SIM Card and Nano-SIM Card, 2420 mAh battery • 2750 mAh battery Pros: Beautiful design, huge battery life, decent camera with Pros: Vibrant colors, sleek design and lightweight, good zero shutter lag computing performance Cons: Display could have been brighter Cons: Feels slippery in hands, software stutters, camera struggles The unique design of the device, huge battery life that lasts in low-light almost two days and ease of carrying the phone makes it a Gionee ELife S7 features an amazing display, a beautiful sleek worthy contender in the below 15k category. But the low design and a good computing performance. However, with an resolution display might dampen the urge to buy this device. average camera and just 16 GB in-built storage with no microSD expansion, it is not the best alternative at Rs. 25,000.

VIVO V1 MAX Price: Starts @ `16,299 Asus Zenfone Selfie Key Specs • 5.5-inch IPS Full HD (1080 x 1920 pixels)~401 ppi Price: Starts @ `16,999 • 13 MP rear camera & 5 MP front camera Key Specs • 2720 mAH Li-ion battery, Android v5.0 (Lollipop) • Display - 5.50-inch, Processor - 1.7GHz • Dual SIM(GSM+GSM), Octa core 1.4 GHz • Front Camera - 13-megapixel, Resolution - 1080 x 1920 pixels • Qualcomm Snapdragon 615 • RAM - 3GB, OS - Android 5.0, Storage - 32GB • 2 GB RAM, 16 GB storage, expandable upto 128 GB • Rear Camera - 13-megapixel, Battery capacity - 3000mAh

Pros: Slim design, sharp display, good processor, long battery life Pros: Both front and rear camera, display, build quality Cons: Expensive; Long battery charging time; Takes a long time to Cons: Camera consumes a lot of power import contacts from Gmail even over WiFi Asus Zenfone Selfie is a very good smartphone under Rs Although it is a costlier deal but you will find yourself ahead on 20,000 and offers a great package. If you are considering performance and features as compared to smartphones having buying this selfie smartphone, then you would be more than same configuration. satisfied with its performance. pcquest.com twitter.com/pcquest facebook.com/pcquest linkd.in/pcquest [email protected] FEBRUARY 2016 PCQuest 37 Play Price: Starts @ `16,499 InFocus M812 Key Specs • 5.5 inches IPS LCD 1080 x 1920 pixels Resolution (~403ppi) Price: Starts @ `19,599 • Gorilla Glass 3, CAMERA rear 21 MP, Front camera 5 MP Key Specs • Android OS v5.1.1 OS, Qualcomm MSM8939 Snapdragon 615 SoC • 5.5 inch, Full HD 1920 x 1080 resolution ~403ppi • 2 x Quad Core Cortex A53 CPUs (1.7 GHz and 1.0 GHz) • Qualcomm MSM8974AC, Quad-core 2.5GHz, 3 GB RAM • 2 GB RAM, Internal 16/32 GB, microSD, up to 128 GB • Android 5(Lollipop) OS, 13 MP Rear and 8 MP Front camera • 3630mAh battery • 16 GB in-built storage and expandable up to 64 GB via microSD card Pros: Good camera, Bright screen, Stock Android, front-facing • Dual SIM, 2900 mAh battery speaker. Cons: A little bulky. Pros: Sleek, slim metallic design, good front and rear cameras, fast processor is a rugged phone having latest Moto camera and Cons: Heats up on heavy usages superb display with good design portfolio. The stock Android is good for those who want to customize their phones. InFocus M812 is a perfect smartphone having elegant styling and provides good performance. It has a decent processor for fast operation and the 3 GB RAM supports Budget Smartphone: (` 20,000 to 25,000) snappy multitasking.

Lenovo VIBE Shot Price: Starts @ `23,799 Key Specs OnePlus 2 • 5.0 inches IPS LCD 1080 x 1920 pixels (~441 ppi) • Corning Gorilla Glass 3, Android OS, v5.0.2 (Lollipop) Price: Starts @ `24,999 • Qualcomm MSM8939 Snapdragon 615 Key Specs • Quad-core 1.7 GHz Cortex-A53 & quad-core 1.0 GHz • 5.5 inches (Large) Full HD, Gorilla Glass • Cortex-A53 • Octa Core, 1.8 GHzSnapdragon 810 • 3 GB RAM, Internal storage 32 GB,microSD, up to 128 GB • 4 GB RAM,13 MP Primary • 16 MP Rear camera,8 MP Selfie camera • Dual LED Flash, 5 MP Front • Li-Po 3000 mAh battery, Dual SIM • 3300 mAh battery Pros: Good build quality, good battery life, perfect display, dedicated • 64 GB Internal storage (Non-expandable), Non-expandable camera buttons, and manual mode for DSLR functionality. • Fingerprint sensor, Dual SIM Cons: Low light camera performance in auto mode is not very good. Pros: Good performance, superior features Lenovo VIBE Shot has elegant looks and a faster CPU with 3 GB RAM Cons: No earphones in the box, heating on calling and good battery life. Its camera delivers excellent shots, and with OnePlus 2 is a phone with stunning design and powerful the added Pro mode, amateur photographers can get the taste of a features, and while the smartphone performance is good it DSLR camera. does heat up occasionally.

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Mid to High-End Smartphone: (` 25,000 to 35,000) Top of the Line Smartphone: (` 40,000+)

Motorola Moto Turbo Price: Starts @ `31,999 Key Specs Apple iPhone 6S • 5.2” Super AMOLED Quad-HD display (565ppi) • 2.7 GHz quad-core Qualcomm Snapdragon, 805 CPU Price: `46,400 • 3 GB RAM, Android 5.0 Lollipop, 20.7 MP rear and 5 MP front camera Key Specs • 64 GB internal memory, non-expandable, 3900 mAh battery • 4.7-inch, 326ppi LCD; 7.1mm thick Pros: Solid build quality, Very sharp and crystal clear display, good • 143g; 1.8GHz Dual-Core battery life, excellent multi-tasking performance. • 2GB RAM; 16/64/128GB storage ; Cons: Bulky design, sluggish camera, colors have a warmer tone • 12-megapixel iSight camera to them. • 5-megapixel Facetime HD camera Moto turbo sets new standards and exudes the true power of Pros: 3D touch adds a new dimension, A9 chipset, premium smartphone computing. Moto Turbo is backed by a powerful look and feels, great performance processor, brilliant screen, latest Android OS and a battery that Cons: Comes at a premium price lasts longer than It’s competitors. The one area it loses the edge is It is one of best S variant of an iPhone we have seen till today. camera performance, otherwise, it has the perfect combination of Putting together the premium build, the new 3D Touch, hardware and software that delivers a power packed performance upgraded camera, most powerful A9 processor and a solid at this price. upgrade to iOS 9, Apple has made a very powerful phone.

Samsung Galaxy S6 Edge Price: Starts @ `40,900 Key Specs • 5.1” Super AMOLED Quad-HD display (577ppi) • 1.5 GHz octa-core Exynos 7420 CPU • 3 GB RAM, Android 5.0.2 Lollipop • 16 MP rear with LED Flash & 5 MP front camera • 32/64/128 GB inbuilt storage, 2600 mAh battery

Pros: Sharpest display in the market, camera beats every other phone, a design that turns every head, snappy performance Cons: Needs to be handled carefully due to less ergonomic design, Battery life is good but not the best in the race of flagships, Samsung TouchWiz has improved but still stutters at some places, heats up during continued usage, no microSD card slot, hefty price, no removable battery Galaxy S6 Edge is an example of brilliant engineering that finally clears the doubt about Samsung’s abilities to produce a true flagship product. It is the Android smartphone that could kill the urge to shift to the latest iPhone for features such as design, camera and UI. However all of it comes at a hefty price tag that can’t be ignored. pcquest.com twitter.com/pcquest facebook.com/pcquest linkd.in/pcquest [email protected] FEBRUARY 2016 PCQuest 39